DJ-RTW's Hotel Reviews

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Not really a resort and not really by the sea, The Raj somehow felt justified in charging almost 4,000 Indian Rupees ($105 U.S.) per night between Christmas and New Years. This small hotel, which resembles a hostel, had little that warranted its hig

The high tourist season between Christmas and New Year has mistakenly lulled the owners of this hotel to believe they can charge very high rates for what they have on offer. We paid 3,000 Indian Rupees (or $80 U.S.) for our first night’s stay in thi

Interesting old hotel that reminds travelers of colonial times. Our room was newly painted, except for the peeling bathroom, had a large balcony overlooking the main street as well as air conditioning – a must in this humid, hot city. Located on the

Nothing fancy but this is probably the best value on this stretch of Indian Ocean beach with large, newly-painted rooms, a good restaurant with a somewhat limited menu, very friendly staff and a beautiful beach and large area for tidepool searching

Accommodations are very basic, as expected, with all bathrooms outside of the bedrooms (no en suite rooms). Food was good, staff are friendly and helpful. Area around hostel is dangerous and walking at night is not recommended.

Somewhat overpriced for condition of hotel even if it is in the city center. Noisy place as doors are paper thin and security door for the floor is difficult to open and slams shut. Furnishings and linens are tired and a new coat of paint wouldn’t h

Very basic rooms with tired furnishings and linens and walls needing painting. Rooms facing street (Moktar Daddah Street) are very noisy because of coffee shop/bar across the street. Staff are friendly and helpful. Inexpensive compared to other city

Very comfortable with air conditioning, beautifully decorated, lovely restaurant and pool. Rooms are spacious with large balcony and four poster beds covered with mosquito nets. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Good value for money. A short walk

The moment we arrived we could tell that it would be impossible to sleep in the room we had booked. It reeked of urine and it was too small for three people. The owner tried to convince us that the odor in the room was from wet wood as it had be

It’s brand new, with luxuries not usually found at hostels such as a bar and a pool. The staff was very helpful (maybe a little too much, as they get a commission) in booking tours. The rooms are clean, safe, and comfortable.

The Hotel Madrid was recommended to us by a Mexican friend as a comfortable hotel in a very safe area of the city. It is a short walk away from three subway stops on different lines; is in an artsy part of the city; and was reasonably priced at $40